Los Angeles, March 28 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Charlie Puth is quite occupied these days. In October, he released the Phil Collins-indebted ‘Changes’, the delectable first taste of his fourth album ‘Whatever’s Clever’ recently. He chased it with a pair of eight-show residencies at the Blue Note in Los Angeles and New York, followed by a milestone performance of the National Anthem at the Super Bowl last month, reports ‘Variety’.Amid it all, he released a handful of follow-up single…
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Lucknow, Feb 11 (IANS) As the Union Home Ministry issued fresh guidelines mandating that all six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ be sung or played at designated government functions and in schools across the country, Shia Muslim cleric Kalbe Jawad on Wednesday said there should be freedom and that it cannot be forced on anyone. The new rules also state that when both the national song and the national anthem are performed at the same event, ‘Vande Mataram’ must precede ‘Jana Gana Mana’.Reacting to th…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday welcomed the Centre’s decision to formalise the protocol for the rendition of Vande Mataram at official functions, while taking a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Reacting to the development, Chaturvedi said, “In the previous session, it was advised in the Rajya Sabha that the slogan ‘Vande Mataram’ could not be raised. We strongly opposed this. Then, while discussing Vande Mataram, the term ‘Vande Bha…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) The Centre on Wednesday issued fresh comprehensive guidelines establishing the official protocol for the rendition of India’s national song Vande Mataram, specifying how and when it should be performed at government functions and the expected conduct of the audience, especially concerning the national anthem.The new directives, issued by the Union Home Ministry, are intended to formalise the status and ceremonial role of the national song in public and official events ac…
New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) In a historic first, Delhi Lok Niwas on Tuesday played the National Song ‘Vande Mataram’ and National Anthem ‘Jana Gana Mana’ at a function organised to facilitate and interact with the Republic Day Camp Contingent of NCC, an official said. Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena shared information about his interaction with the cadets on social media and said, “The discipline, passion and unwavering dedication of these young cadets towards the nation is truly inspir…
Mumbai Jan 26 (IANS) Actress Debinna Bonnerjee took to her social media account to share an adorable video of her two little daughters singing the national anthem on republic day, dressed in Nauvaari sarees. The actress highlighted that though she was extremely tired and wanted to stay in bed, she chose to “show up” for her kids.The actress shared an adorable video of her kids singing the song while celebrating Republic day in their housing society.Debinna wrote, “Today wasn’t planned……
Bengaluru, Jan 23 (IANS) The Karnataka government on Friday dismissed the opposition’s charge that it had insulted Governor Thawarchand Gehlot for declining to read out the speech prepared by the state cabinet while addressing the joint session of the legislature, contending that his act amounted to a violation of the Constitution and this could not be pardoned by the house.The government also pointed out that the Governor did not wait for the National Anthem and exited hurriedly after address…
Chennai, Jan 20 (IANS) Minutes after Governor R. N. Ravi walked out of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly without delivering the customary Governor’s Address on Tuesday, Lok Bhavan issued a detailed clarification, asserting that the Governor was denied an opportunity to speak.The clarification comes against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the Governor and DMK government, leading to a sharp confrontation on the opening day proceedings of the Assembly.According to the statement rele…